Oscar Wilde

Synopsis

Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde debuts 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in London, and a chat at the theatre with Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas leads to a full-fledged romance. However, this affair leads to a legal dispute with Lord Alfred's oppressive father, the Marquess of Queensberry, and, given the local anti-gay laws, Wilde is jailed. Wilde's vast intellect helps him survive until he regains his freedom.

Release date

01 Sept 1997

Directed by

Brian Gilbert

Runtime

1h 55m

Original title

Wilde

Cast

Stephen Fry

Oscar Wilde

Jude Law

Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas

Vanessa Redgrave

Lady Speranza Wilde

Jennifer Ehle

Constance Lloyd Wilde

Gemma Jones

Lady Queensberry

Judy Parfitt

Lady Mount-Temple

Michael Sheen

Robbie Ross

Zoë Wanamaker

Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'

Tom Wilkinson

Marquess of Queensberry

Ioan Gruffudd

John Gray

Orlando Bloom

Rent Boy

James D'Arcy

First Friend